Wednesday of the 5th week of Eastertide
Gospel: John 15:1-8In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the intimate logic of the Resurrection: “Remain in me, as I remain in you.” The Risen Christ does not simply give life from a distance; He shares His very life with us, like the vine that nourishes its branches. This is the new existence born of Easter, a communion so real that apart from Him we can do nothing, but in Him we bear fruit that lasts. To remain in Christ is not passive; it is a conscious, daily abiding in His love, His word, and His presence. It means allowing His life to flow through us, shaping our thoughts, our choices, and our actions. The Resurrection is therefore not only an event to believe in, but a life to participate in. The more we remain in Him, the more His risen life becomes visible in us through love, patience, fidelity, and joy. During this Easter season, we are invited to deepen this union, knowing that fruitfulness in our lives is not the result of our effort alone, but of our communion with the living Christ who remains in us. Let’s reflect: Easter is remaining in the Risen Christ and allowing His life to flow through us so that we may bear lasting fruit.
Don Giorgio